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What's YOUR type?

A+

A-

B+

B-

AB+

AB-

O+

O-

Every blood type is unique, and while all blood types are always needed, sometimes there are shortages of specific types. When that happens, knowing your blood type could help you respond and take action to become a blood donor. That’s why your blood type isn’t just a letter. Tell us what blood type you have!

I'm Amazing!

You have A- blood; only 6% of all Canadians share your blood type.

The most powerful part of A- blood can be found in the red blood cells, they can be given to patients with A-, A+, AB- and AB+ blood types – which is almost half of all Canadians! You have the power to give life to 1 in every 2 people you meet. That’s why there’s always a need for your donations.

I’m valuABle!

You have AB+ blood, 2.5% of all Canadians share your blood type. Here’s something interesting, AB+ patients you can receive red blood cells from donors with any blood type.

Donors who are AB+ are called the universal plasma donor because this component can be transfused into any patient, regardless of the recipient’s blood type. There is power to Give Life in your plasma.

I’m Outstanding!

You have O+ blood which is always in very high demand.

That’s because it’s the most common blood type in Canada, 39% of Canadians share your blood type. Plus, your red blood cells can also be given to any patient with a positive Rh blood type, which means it’s often used in emergency situations.

I’m pOwerful!

You have O- blood which is always in very high demand. Only 7% of the population in Canada has the same blood type but 100% of the population can use it!

Your red blood cells are compatible with all other blood types. So it’s used in the most critical emergency situations: from newborns to trauma patients. You have the power to Give Life to every Canadian.

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ABOAB is already in you. It’s in all of us. It’s something that can save your life, or someone else’s. Learn more at http://whatisaboab.ca

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